Author/Editor		Balevski, Igor; Šuran, David; Kanič, Vojko; Naji, Franjo; Miksić, Mirjana; Mishaly, David; Kosmač, Blaž
Title		Trikuspidalna insuficienca po udarcu konjskega kopita v prsni koš
Translated title		Tricuspid regurgitation after horse's hoof kick into the chest
Type		članek
Source		Zdrav Vestn
Vol. and No.		Letnik 79, št. 5
Publication year		2010
Volume		str. 442-5
Language		slo
Abstract		Background: Traumatic tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR) is usually a result of blunt chest trauma. Clinical picture largely depends on the severity of the new-onset TR; untreated tricuspid valve injury frequently results in chronic right-sided heart failure. Surgery is the preferred treatment option. Case report: We are presenting a young female with an injury of the tricuspid valve after horse's hoof kick into the chest wall. We found severe TR without clinical signs of congestive right-sided heart failure. The patient underwent surgical repair of the tricuspid valve. The treatment was successful. Conclusion: In a patient with a blunt chest trauma an injury of the heart should be suspected. Tricuspid valve injury is usually initially asymptomatic, while early surgical treatment can prevent late complications.